I think it's interesting that this news comes out while the Indian Air Force is trying to decide between Russian made Su-30's and US F-16's.
I wonder if this revelation will have any influence on India's decision making process?

Asia Minor, I would agree with you. It probably did not happen. Nothing was ever reported and the incident seems to huge on a religious, political and
regional scale to be ignored by the major networks.

It seems Israel has shot down two Syrian MiG-29s in September, 2004. Thought this might interest you all

"The Washington-based Reform Party of Syria first provided details of the Israeli-Syrian dogfight. RPS initially said the air battle took place on
Sept. 14, 2004, adding that both downed pilots were rescued by Syrian military helicopters, Middle East Newsline reported. Later RPS issued a
correction stating that the year was 2001, not 2004 "

there is more to air combat than who has the higher performance aircraft. tactics and training will always achieve air superiority over a lesser
trained adversary. the IAF is one of the best combat forces in the world and they have proven it time and time again. i suppose it is a matter of
survival.

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